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gave a one-hour virtual course on the topic, “Incorporating Ida Tools and Other Resources into Your Daily Patient-Centered Audiology.” The presentation was given to a group of Department of Defense audiologists and Veterans Administration Audiologists, hosted by the Defense Hearing Center of Excellence as part of their Monthly Clinical Call series. “Most [...] “Most of the participants were military DoD audiologists,” said Dr. Myers via email. “Those that sat in on the virtual call were all new to Ida and its resources [and] tools. The audience seemed pleased with the wealth of counseling resources available on the website that I discussed with them.” In March of this year, Dr. Myers gave a similar presentation [...] Defense Veterans Audiology Conference. She specifically highlighted the Motivational, Communication Partner, and Living Well tools, as well as Ida’s professional development resources that help clinicians learn more about patient centered care and implementation. Audiologists watching the presentation were then referred back to Ida to access our tools

Published: 21-09-2015 14:59

with them. For more tools Ideas Worth Hearing Family Picnics Family Picnics Host community picnics to educate families about hearing loss and rehabilitation options! Movies and TV Movies and TV Petition production companies to put more hearing impaired characters on TV and in the movies! From the editor Hearing Loss at Any Age is a Family Affair Fa [...] a standard and widely accepted practice when treating children with hearing loss. And that makes good sense. Young children rarely understand what a hearing care professional is describing, are unable to follow through with a treatment plan on their own, and have difficulty advocating for themselves. In addition, since a child’s hearing loss affects [...] person with hearing loss and their partner with this step-by-step guide. Partner Journey The Partner Journey Understand the communication partner's feeling and unlock their potential to positively influence the patient's journey. Communication Rings Communication Rings Help the patient identify the people in their network and the frequency and challenges

Published: 23-09-2015 11:12

clients (and potential clients) know where to find you through awareness and outreach work? One of the key areas in which we can express our dedication to people with hearing loss and begin to create trust is the physical environment where we offer our services. The physical surroundings are opportunities to welcome your clients and the families and engage [...] role and value of client experiences will count for everything in hearing care. In order to prepare for the future, we need to be more than client-centered, we need to client-driven. As an audiologist, you welcome people into your workspace all day, every day. What do your office and website say about you? Does your involvement with the hearing loss [...] Clients need to feel comfortable, welcomed, appreciated, and that their needs are acknowledge through the feel and organization of your workspace. Just as we want our methods in a session to be personalized, we should strive for the same user-friendly approach in our physical, virtual, and community workspaces. Just as a person-centered approach puts

Published: 23-09-2015 11:12

beginning to wonder if they might have a hearing loss; resources and support for people with hearing loss and their communication partners; and a way for clinicians to communicate with clients, even if one of them can’t make it to the office. It's already possible to remotely conduct hearing screenings and adjust hearing aids, while still maintaining contact [...] call. This will increase the reach of hearing screening, the number of people who take action on their hearing loss, and clients who can take advice from professionals with a more holistic scope of practice. Ultimately, the goal of telehealth is to free up the time the audiologist is spending on the technical and administrative aspects of the appointment [...] results and treatment at home, or whose communication partners cannot attend appointments with them during working hours (for example: elderly clients with adult children). To address the needs of a new, tech-hungry generation, the person-centered approach is to use telehealth. We can use telehealth in different ways throughout the hearing loss journey:

Published: 23-09-2015 11:13

Relating in New Ways People with hearing loss have more options now for hearing technologies than they did a few years ago. With self-adjusting hearing aids and the ability to buy online or from their local big box retail chain, it has become very easy for people to find a quick fix for their hearing loss. It is more important than ever for audiologists [...] themselves and the services they offer. Person-centered care, counseling, and audiologists’ relationships to their clients will increase in importance as the clinician's role shifts away from technology and expands into communication management. These key elements will distinguish a clinician’s practice as you have the knowledge, experience, and personal [...] strategies that fit their lifestyles, and recognize that their hearing loss journey is unique. You can also serve as an intermediary by connecting your clients to one another through Group AR and other support groups. The strategies you introduce in your sessions will be reinforced if your clients compare notes, share tips, and provide support that they might

Published: 23-09-2015 11:19

“waiting” out of the waiting room, and instead use the space as a starting point for engagement. This is an opportunity for the person with hearing loss and their family to become informed about their hearing and the options available to them, and reflect on the issues more relevant to them. Peter Sydserff of Hidden Hearing shared examples from their offices [...] ontological examinations, speech and auditory skills assessments, and look into appropriate hearing technology and educational approaches. They can also provide short term speech-language therapy, individual counseling, and guidance for parents. While it might not be possible to have every specialist you refer to in-house, your clients may find it convenient [...] relate to hearing health care that can help build out the profile of your practice. Boston Children’s Hospital has assembled a multi-disciplinary team for their Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program , which includes audiologists, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists. Together, the team can conduct audiological evaluations and ontological

Published: 23-09-2015 11:22

phone number, email, and opening hours. Remember that online communication is especially important for those with a hearing loss who might be reluctant to use the phone. Motivate with a call to action YourHearing has a call to action to motivate people to check their hearing. Their website explains different kinds of hearing loss and stresses finding the [...] source of practical information, but also as an opportunity to extend person-centered care and rehabilitation into the web. It is a way for you to share resources, encourage the participation of people with hearing loss and their partners, and reinforce behaviors that will lead to long-term, positive outcomes. Bring person-centered care online Person-centered [...] information about the different kinds of hearing loss, and by helping to set their expectations for what takes place during an appointment. Including photos of the staff will also make your practice more personable, and allow first-time visitors to put a face to a name before they arrive. Can:Do Group provides pictures and information about all of their staff's

Published: 23-09-2015 11:24

as Ida's Ideas Worth Hearing — are a great way to engage the community at large. By drawing attention to hearing loss, how it affects people, and how it can be prevented, you can provide valuable information and increase empathy in those without a hearing loss as well as encouraging those who do have a hearing loss. The hearing loss community is huge [...] Community Hearing loss is about more than the technology associated with it, so it is important that people with hearing loss see the audiologist as more than the person who conducts the audiogram and fits the hearing aid. Getting out into the community is an opportunity to stress the importance of healthy hearing to people, help them understand how [...] difficulty hearing for a hearing screening, it will be possible to intervene earlier in a person's hearing loss journey. A new phase in life Going beyond the clinic will help ensure the success of your current clients. Being diagnosed with a hearing loss requires a person to form a new sense of identity . The transition can be difficult, and the person

Published: 23-09-2015 16:12

process continues to be an ongoing change management exercise and required six years of constant adaptation and integration with other areas of our business such as IT and learning and development as well as co-operation with manufacturers. Once clinicians see what it is and observe appointments there is usually no problem. "I wouldn't say there aren't [...] to grow and change, and hold a stronger influence over our daily lives, it’s easy to become nervous about a machine taking over your job. But telehealth isn’t here to make you obsolete, it’s simply a new medium to expand care. It’s a way of delivering services outside of the old fashion brick and mortar model. A broader range of support and services [...] that conducts hearing screenings through a mobile phone using a digits-in-noise speech-in-noise test: Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Case study: Australian Hearing For more complex tasks, it is possible to connect clinics to others that might not offer all of the same services. This is a way to reach marginalized and remote groups

Published: 23-09-2015 16:17

right now, and it’s to the benefit of all audiologists and people with hearing loss to embrace these measures. What will your clients be looking for? Begin by developing your web presence. It should be easy for people with hearing loss to find you online. Start by setting up a website that clearly lists your opening hours, location, and contact information [...] their appointment and prompt any questions they have. Australian Hearing’s website , for example, provides basic background information on different kinds of hearing loss. Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. You can make your own instructional videos using your phone or tablet for small things like cleaning hearing aids, changing a [...] distances for their appointments and offering them the same personalized treatment via video is a way to keep person-centered care accessible and central to your practice, even if there are technological hiccoughs. Using telehealth as part of your practice is going to take some adjusting, and may involve investing and training in new software. It is